There are, on average, about 100 computers in your car and 2 miles of wiring to relay all the signals. Tom is thinking of a newer, simpler architecture, with fewer computers -- maybe ultimately just one supercomputer, although that's a long way off. One need to look no further than Tesla for a clue on how to do it.
Read moreElectric F-150: Lighting or Flash in the Pan?
A little bit old-school, a little bit new-school. Maybe that also describes the Ford F-150 Lightning, Ford's first electric pickup. Now, for those of you who don't know, F-150 is the best-selling vehicle in the world. Has been for years. Ford sold nearly 900,000 F-150s in 2019. Put another way, one out of 18 new vehicles sold in the United States is a Ford F-150. It is Ford's cash cow.
Read moreVirgin Galactic's Step Towards Space Travel
I’m sure you have your science fiction favorites. Whether it be the fantastic and whimsical world of Star Wars, the feuding families and expansive universe of Dune, or the thrilling action and exploration of Dr. Who or any other science fiction classic for that matter, there seems to be a common characteristic.
Read moreAutonomous Blunders in Waymo Robotaxi
Waymo has egg on its face after an incident this weekend where its robotaxi blocked traffic and then, inexplicably sped away from approaching technicians twice before finally freezing up, like a Microsoft system on my computer. The only thing missing was the blue, spinning circle.
Read moreExploring the Stars: A Helicopter on the Red Planet
SFC intern Jacob Czopek explores the exciting realm of exploring Mars. How will Ingenuity, the Mars flying rover, change the way we learn about the Red Planet? Read more to learn his take.
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